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Devorah Overbay1, Teresa Bigand, Gale Springer
1Author Affiliations: Manager Nursing Practice and Clinical Education (Dr Overbay), Nursing and Clinical Education Department, Northwest Washington Providence Medical Group, Everett; Nurse Scholar (Dr Bigand), Professional Development Department, Providence Health Care, Spokane; and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner (Ms Springer), Behavioral Health Department, Providence Everett Medical Center, Everett, Washington.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to understand registered nurses' (RNs') perceptions of attending a live streaming versus in-person continuing education event.
Background:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, in-person continuing education events for healthcare providers required conversion to digital platforms. Literature is sparse regarding healthcare providers' perceptions on attending a live streaming continuing education event.
Methods:
Registered nurses completed a survey after a live streaming research conference from a large US healthcare system. Likert-scale survey items were analyzed using descriptive statistics and open-ended questions with content analysis and thematic coding.
Results:
A total of 219 RNs participated. The RNs reported an overall positive experience with the live streaming event and indicated a preference for this platform for the future. Three benefits emerged: savings, self-care and safety, and user-friendly. Perceived drawbacks were coded with 3 themes: technical issues, impaired focus, and social/networking challenges.
Conclusions:
Despite challenges, live streaming conferences may be satisfying and preferable for nurses.
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